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Current Date And Time In Sterkstroom, South Africa

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:23:09 SAST
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 8,584
District: Chris Hani District Municipality

🌎 Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape, South Africa – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Sterkstroom, a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Sterkstroom — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSterkstroom
District / CountyChris Hani District Municipality
StateEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAfrica
Demographics & Area
Total Population8,584
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Eastern Cape#62 of 133 cities with population data
Currency
NameSouth African Rand
Code ISO-4217ZAR
SymbolR
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+27
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.za
Elevation
In Meter1,347
In Feet4,420
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-31.56
Longitude26.55
Decimal Degrees (DD)31.557° S 26.554° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)31° 33' 26" S 26° 33' 15" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)31° 33.43' S 26° 33.25' E
Location Context
Distance to Eastern Cape Capital166 km South-Southeast of Bhisho
Nearest City in Another CountryQuthing, Lesotho (169 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+02:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:49 AM
Sunset🌅 05:47 PM
Day Length10h 58m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code5425
Local Time Zone (IANA)Africa/Johannesburg
Founded / Incorporated1875-01-01

Sterkstroom – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape

Sterkstroom is a city situated in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within Africa. It falls under Chris Hani District Municipality, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Sterkstroom as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Eastern Cape

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Sterkstroom

The latitude and longitude of Sterkstroom pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,347 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Sterkstroom on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Sterkstroom

Sterkstroom runs on UTC +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Sterkstroom

Payments and pricing in Sterkstroom run on South African Rand (ZAR), shown with the symbol R. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Sterkstroom exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Sterkstroom

To ring a number in Sterkstroom from outside South Africa, dial +27 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Sterkstroom and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Sterkstroom's Standing Within Eastern Cape

By recorded population, Sterkstroom ranks #62 of 133 cities in Eastern Cape. It lies about 166 km South-Southeast of Bhisho, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Eastern Cape market. › Cities near Sterkstroom

📊 How This Sterkstroom Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Sterkstroom into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Sterkstroom to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Eastern Cape market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Sterkstroom. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sterkstroom

👥 What is the population of Sterkstroom?

Sterkstroom has a recorded population of approximately 8,584 people. That places it #62 of 133 cities with population data in Eastern Cape. Browse more cities in Eastern Cape for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Sterkstroom in?

Sterkstroom sits within Chris Hani District Municipality, is part of Eastern Cape in South Africa. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Sterkstroom in?

Sterkstroom keeps UTC +02:00. Today the sun rises around 06:49 AM and sets around 05:47 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Sterkstroom?

Businesses and shops in Sterkstroom price in South African rand (ZAR), written with the symbol R. Check live rates on our Sterkstroom currency page.

📍 How far is Sterkstroom from the state capital?

Sterkstroom is about 166 km South-Southeast of Bhisho, the capital of Eastern Cape. See cities near Sterkstroom for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Sterkstroom lands you closest to Quthing, Lesotho, about 169 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Sterkstroom sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.